Talk about a great experience! My son (7) was asking me to go fishing which I though was a great…read moreIdea as I had never been fishing before. I though this would be a great bonding experience between us. I searched for what was available in San Juan... every where I searched I got the same answer... Capt Juan Carlos Torruella of Extreme Fishing PR. I emailed him for dates and rates, he was fast to respond and easy to schedule. Nothing complicated as easy as it should be. We scheduled a 4hr (2 to 6pm) trip. The day could have not been more perfect. As we departed on our trip the Captain was more than helpful in explaining what we should expect. He answered all our questions and made my kid feel safe and entertained. 7 year olds can get bored easily... NOT TODAY he was excited, happy and wanting more... needless to say me too. The Tally: My kid got 9 Tarpon and 3 Robalo I got 4 and 1 Total 13 Tarpon / 4 Robalo I can't thank Juan Carlos Torruella for the great experience!! 5 Stars is not enough... Definitely worth the investment and will do it again!!

Captain Javier was a great host and put us on tarpon immediately in the morning. We had great…read moreconversation and views the whole day and caught several of these fighting silver kings. I wrote an article on my blog with photos about the whole experience if anyone cares to read more or needs any convincing to go on this excursion :) https://louloudurant.com/2019/05/31/tarpon-in-puerto-rico/

My wife and I visited Puerto Rico for the first time over the Xmas holiday, and like all our trips…read moreI must go fishing. We fished two days with Francisco. The first day chasing Peacocks and Jaguar Bass and the Second day Tarpon. Both trips were amazing, with lots of action, and Francisco is a super knowledgeable and fun captain who will put you on the fish. As a charter Captain myself I can be picky about whoI fish with while on vacation. highly recommend fishing with him while in Puerto Rico.

Highly recommend this fishing outfit! Captain Paco knows the fishery and has practiced his craft of…read moreguiding very well. I've been missing out on such a fantastic experience and never knew until now. Captain Paco will give you the best recommendation for what you want to catch based on conditions (weather) Trust his judgment and be prepared to have expectations blown away and totally enjoy the experience.

Captain Manny was awesome and instructive. Very pleasant disposition. To top it off, I caught a 35…read morelb tarpon on 10 lb test line. It was my 1st time tarpon fishing and I'm glad as well as grateful for the experience!! Couldn't recommend Captain Manny & this organization more!

One of the best guides I've fished with in a long time. Really worked to get us on fish. I'll be…read moreusing them again.

Two part review. 1. If you cruise, the dock is a very short…read morewalk and easy to find. The communication is top notch leading up to the day of charter. Boat is very clean and gear is very nice. Drinks are provided as well which was great on a hot day. 2. We (myself, wife and two kids age 9 and 14) were onboard but only myself and older son fished. I understand fishing can be tough some days but for the $500 pricetag we only caught 4 fish in four hours which was less than I would expect and the extra money for anyone that wasn't fishing was probably not worth it but only other option was to leave them behind on the ship. 3. Would recommend but taking these things into consideration ahead of time that's all.

The good: My friends and I had a pleasant afternoon cruising around the inshore harbor with our…read morecaptain Luis. Super chill and nice guy. Communication with the company before the day was responsive and easy. They, like many fishing charters in PR, offer morning and afternoon slots. The rep I spoke with several times, Natalie, said the afternoon offered good fishing, as I was concerned that only morning was a good time. Also, $600 for seven guys four hours fishing isn't bad. The boat was a bit cramped with seven plus captain but was still comfortable and fairly new. The bad: I called an hour before we were scheduled to meet and asked if there would be ice for the cooler I already knew they had. The rep confirmed she'd have the captain grab some more. I'm glad I called because we would have been iceless otherwise. They had a morning charter earlier and seemed to not have reupped on any beverages and such for us (minus whatever straggler beers and waters were left). When we reached the meeting point the boat pulled up with both men seeming confused. We were a group of seven but they said they could only take six. I said I was clear about our group size when I booked, and that their rep said it was fine. She said they could only charge for six so the seventh was free. Luis and Ricardo (the other captain who didn't join us) deliberated away from us a bit but then we all boarded and got on our way. Awkward start to the day but not a big deal. We then proceeded to spend over an hour bait fishing with no success. We were surprised that the bait fish were not already in the live well (I know this isn't always the case but all seven of us were surprised by this and we've all done charter fishing). With a chunk of the afternoon gone and no bait fish, we trolled with lures the whole time. We did not have a single bite the entire day let alone catch anything. Luis definitely seemed committed to finding fish and even stayed out a little later with us but to no avail. Fishing has such days so that's less on the company obviously, but the unpreparedness with the bait fish, expectation from the rep that the season and time of day boded well, and confusion that began the trip all suggested that the company mailed in our experience. With a little better communication internally and more attentive preparation for our group, it could have been a much better day. I'll be looking elsewhere for my next fishing experience in PR.

Capt Omar Orraca is exactly what you're looking for in a captain!…read more He's experienced so his fish knowledge is on point and he knows the waters of Puerto Rico inside and out. He's hard working. By the time you get to the boat, he's already been out, caught his bait, and is back to the dock ready to take you out. When you get out there, he's constantly looking for the best spot to set you up on to put you on the fish. He won't just leave you sitting there not catching anything and wasting your time. On top of that, he's very friendly and super easy to get along with. A day spent fishing with him and you'll know you've got your fishing guide in Puerto Rico for life. Whether you're a first timer or have been at it a while, you can't help but have a great time with Capt Omar.

This was THE WORST deep sea fishing trip we have ever had! If I could give them ZERO stars, I would…read morehave! We're still trying to get our money back. Everything we were told was a LIE! We specifically asked about deep sea fishing & catching fish we could keep & cook for dinner. We also asked if the boat had AC & a restroom. Elvia (the wife of Captain Omar) said yes. We would get to catch fish and their boat had a bathroom and AC. They (Captain Omar & Elvia) even convinced us to do the 6 hour fishing trip (more expensive trip) so we could catch more. The total trip for 4 people from 8am-2pm was $885. First, Elvia didn't call us to let us know that their newer boat was having engine problems so we wounl have to go on the older boat. She didn't mention this to us until my husband called her the night before to confirm our charter. We had already paid the deposit of $445 so we didn't dispute the issue with her because we were told this boat still had a bathroom & AC. We arrived at the dock (which was a different location than the original one she told us, this location was further away) & had to call her because no one was there and it was already 8am. We eventually got on the boat & started our trip. The bathroom had no running water so we couldn't wash our hands. The cabin had no AC so we were hot and nauseous. All we did for hours was trolling. We never stopped to actually fish even after my husband told Captain Omar again that we wanted to stop & catch fish, actual fishing. Then when Captain Omar said he would take us to a spot were we could fish the engine over heated & the cabin filled with smoke. He had to stop and slowly head back to port. We all had to evacuate the cabin and stay up top. We were worried it would set the boat on fire. Finally we got back to port & had to get off the boat. No fishing whatsoever. Didn't even get to touch the fishing poles! Then the Captain told us to call his wife to deal with her about the money issue. He apologized & offered another trip late that night but we already had other plans and could not reschedule. We basically just wasted 6 hours just riding on a boat and it was rough waters so that wasn't even relaxing either. When I reached out to Elvia she acted like she did not know who I was or what I was talking about & put her husband on the phone to speak with me. I asked again if they could refund our money, at least 1/2 of it since this experience was not at all what was promised and advertised. He argued with me, got defensive & wanted to speak to my husband and not me. They both basically said that they never told us they had AC & that they told us that trolling was all they do here in Puerto Rico & that the engine breaking down was not their fault. They said they would not refund the $445 deposit but would not charge us the remainder of the balance. I told them that was not acceptable & I would deal with my credit card company to get my money back. Next thing I know, there was an additional charge on our credit card for $250! They lied again! Don't use this fishing charter company! If you do, get everything in writing. Don't take their word for it. They are liars!

Wake up call comes in but I'm already up anticipating another pre-dawn on the San Jose Lagoon. As…read moreI search for some coffee in the lobby of the Ritz, I remember the attentive the staff is here and simply put in my request for a brew of steaming dark wake me up coffee. I need to be ready for what's ahead. Walking out of the hotel the humidity and warmth of a San Juan morning strikes me and slows my pace up. I think "better than Boston," but the humidity will make me pay later. The coffee arrives at the same time as a cab. There is nothing better than Ritz coffee and there are many cabs a lot better than the cabs in San Juan. I've never been in a good one! 5 minutes to El Cangrejo Yacht Club and my adventure. My captain awaits and his name is Omar. The legend of the San Jose Lagoon, the man who guarantees tarpon catches and the guide who developed the sport of tarpon fishing in this reclaimed body of water that is the result of the airport construction. Off and on this lagoon can be, well let's just say, questionable in water quality but as the years have gone by it get's cleaner and clearer. The journey to the fishing grounds is a combination of catching bait (thread fin herring) and perch (for the big girls.) A ride through the downtown takes you under a bridge that requires a heads up move and out into open water. The anticipation of a frenzy makes the heart beat faster as you round each corner. A frenzy as Omar calls them is a situation where tarpon school together to feed on bait on the service which has an area of a lagoon in a lather with crashing tarpon, snook and diving birds. Today we are on our third day of fishing the early morning bite. A few jumps the first two days leads me to believe that my luck will turn as the fish are here and we change our tactics to work a ledge that the tarpon move along from the lagoon on the other side of the big bridge to the main body of water. It is the trick and the magic that years of fishing and studying tarpon makes Omar the best. While other guides are fishing the shore line to west we stick to the ledge just outside of the bridge. Fish on and I am into my first 60lb tarpon of the day on a nice fresh herring on light tackle braid. No sooner do I cool off with some iced down water (remember reference to the humidity) and we see a boil and I cast to that and ....fish on. 15 minutes later a perfect match to the first one get's released. High fives, water, more water, and another boil. Cast to it .......wait ....wait ....wait reel reel reel and the circle hook hits home. This shinning silver beauty contrasts with the murky Ritz brown coffee color of the lagoon and takes your breath away. Quick picture, release and more high fives! Lines back in, water now in my pocket, my guide shirt and hat soaked in sweat and lines back in. I can not drink the water fast enough as the excitement of the fight, the humidity and now the sun well overhead has me HOT! Just a breather please I think, but can never express to Omar as our friendship has developed into one of constant ribbing and barbs of Puerto Rican humor and Boston comebacks. Oh no.....fish on. Dear God let this stop! I reel and reel and the circle hooks catches and this fish jumps and jumps and she's a beauty of sterling silver. Do you think the fourth in one hour would give me a break and be smaller.......no no no she's pushing 100lbs. So I have Omar pour some water in my mouth over my head and back,,, and this refreshes me enough to dig in. Down and dirty we agree to see if I can pressure her fast to the boat. It works, she cooperates and we finally take a break after releasing yet another. Well, I would like to tell you the morning continued with this level of intensity but it cooled down as my body did too and we jumped 4 more fish landing two all between 40 to 80 lbs. My best tarpon morning ever. Now advice! Fish with Omar and if you can try to book morning trips and do so more than one time as you stay in San Juan. Stay in touch with Omar as the seasons for tarpon are fairly constant but he will call you when the bite is on. The rates are super fair and San Juan is such an easy inexpensive flight for me from Boston. All you need is Omar's cell number which is provided. Call Omar tell him your level of expertise and fly fish when he recommends, but most importantly listen to his advice and stories. He is the legend and my friend.

The lady and girl making reservations are very nice especially if you tell them your a tourist. The…read morelady gives you treats after the tour and the guides are very knowledgeable in astronomy, they know the constellations and point them out while your hand touches the bio luminescent waters. The mangroves are also lots of fun. I took the powerboat tour instead of kayaking in the biobay because kayaking with 2 kids at night seemed crazy and boyyy was I right. I saw a lady flip in her kayak in the nasty bay at night- horrible experience.

So there are only two boating operations for the biobay in fajardo: Baby Bay and BioIsland. We…read morefirst check bioisland were found no availability thus leading us to baby bay. Now, I can't imaging BioIsland provides anything different than Baby Bay. Similar set up. Excellent employees. Unfortunately for us it was a full moon, poor illumination. The whole trip took maybe 60 mins at most. Cash only, $50/pp. Great option if you have small children who can't kayak or mobility-impaired companions.

If you're looking for a sunset cruise around Old San Juan then look no further than Sail Old San…read moreJuan! Captain Sebastian is the owner/operator of the Chili Pepper, a retired racing sailboat. The Sunset Sailing Cruise is an intimate trip for a maximum of six passengers. Once we were under way Captain Sebastian let us steer the boat. After sailing around the bay for a bit, he asked if we were ready for some excitement. With a resounding yes, the Captain opened both sails and off we went into the Atlantic reaching speeds of 10 knots! Once back in the bay we took a leisurely cruise around Old San Juan, drank champagne, got to see San Juan from the perspective of the early spaniards, and watched a beautiful sunset. It was a perfect way to end the day!! I would highly recommend Sail Old San Juan to anyone.

This is real no-gimmicks sailing from someone who knows what they're doing. Captain Sebastian was…read morevery hospitable and laid on a bountiful supply of drinks for our journey. We got to helm for a while and even raced a fellow sailboat back to the marina. A must for anyone looking to see San Juan from its best angle - the water!